Immigration Archives - Page 2 of 5

Sheridan Walks Tightrope on Immigration Enforcement

March 23, 2025 6:59 amMarch 29, 2025 11:42 am

Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is trying to find the right balance when it comes to immigration enforcement in Maricopa County under the Trump Administration. While he wants to support federal immigration efforts, a major court case from the past has tied...

Hobbs’ Flips, Praises Trump Border Posture

February 28, 2025 7:53 amMarch 10, 2025 7:24 am

Since taking office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made significant shifts in her stance on border security, drawing criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Once a vocal critic of state-led enforcement efforts, Hobbs has embraced initiatives that mirror...

Hoffman Deportation ‘Bounty’ Bill Stirs Controversy

February 24, 2025 4:41 pmMarch 5, 2025 7:50 am

Arizona Senator and Government Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman (R-LD15) sponsored two Senate bills aimed at enhancing the illegal immigrant deportation efforts of the federal government. SB1088 and SB1111 each advanced out of committee, setting the stage for a full Senate...

AG Mayes Latest DA to Sue Trump over Birthright Citizenship Ban

January 27, 2025 9:50 amFebruary 8, 2025 1:50 pm

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joins a growing list of Democrat-state AGs to enjoin the lawsuits challenging President Trump’s executive order ending “Birthright Citizenship.” Under the current interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s “Equal Protection Clause,” children born in the United...

Kolodin, Hoffman Question Hobbs’ Sincerity on Border Promise

January 15, 2025 12:01 pmJanuary 23, 2025 12:34 pm

Republicans in both chambers of Arizona’s legislature reacted with skepticism to border security promises from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. During her State of the State address, she vowed to curb violence and drug trafficking at the border, stating that “protecting...

Arizona, Border Loom Large at RNC

July 19, 2024 1:29 pmJuly 27, 2024 1:43 pm

Arizona played a central role at the Republican convention this week, with ranchers and others living near high-volume illegal immigrant crossings highlighting and personalizing the negative impact caused by the Biden administration’s dereliction of duty. Despite being central to President...

Shamp, Gowan Speaks Out on AZ Court Win on Border Ballot Measure

July 18, 2024 5:20 amJuly 27, 2024 1:43 pm

Two of Arizona’s outspoken Senators, Janae Smamp (R-LD29) and David Gowan (R-LD19) released forceful statements reiterating the need for House Concurrent Resolution 2060, known more commonly as the “Secure the Border Act,” after it survived a court challenge by a...